Humility in our service

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)

Serving others in a humble capacity comes from the recognition that its significance is not derived from who witnesses our service, but instead, whom we are serving.

In this way, we should seek out the performance of good deeds in private, and understand that our service is a personal choice, and never a contract with someone else.

While we may sometimes feel that our good acts go unnoticed, we can …